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GERMANY · 1980
La Répétition générale
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Synopsis
An exhilarating, essayistic documentary about the 1980 festival of experimental theatre in the French city of Nancy. Werner Schroeter's favourite of his own films.
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In an interview published the same year 'La Répétition' was released, Schmid stated, 'I worked with Werner Schroeter for four years. He was a very great influence on me.' The interview also highlighted Schmid's deep connection to theater, noting his adaptation of a Marivaux play he directed into 'La Répétition,' emphasizing the theatrical foundations and influences on the film.
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